Summary - Crouch Street, Colchester, Essex, CO3 CO3 3HH
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Ready-to-let or first home in Colchester city centre, offered chain free..
City-centre location — short walk to mainline station and amenities
Open-plan living with integrated kitchen — modern, ready-to-use finish
Generous double bedroom and modern shower room
539 sq ft average-sized apartment suitable for singles or couples
Leasehold with c.120 years remaining; ground rent £155 p.a.
Chain free — straightforward purchase process
High local crime levels and wider area deprivation — consider risks
Electric heating (boiler/radiators) and EPC C — running costs to note
This well-presented one-bedroom apartment sits in the heart of Colchester city centre, a short walk from the mainline station and a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants. The open-plan kitchen/living space feels modern and bright, with integrated appliances and laminate flooring that give the flat immediate rental or move-in appeal.
The layout includes a generous double bedroom and a modern shower room. Offered chain free with around 120 years remaining on the lease, the property is straightforward for first-time buyers or investors seeking a city-centre rental. At 539 sq ft the apartment is an average-sized city home that will suit single professionals or couples.
Buyers should note material factors: the property is leasehold with an annual ground rent of £155, mains electric heating via boiler and radiators, and an EPC rating of C. The local area is classified as a cosmopolitan student neighbourhood with high crime levels and wider area deprivation, which may affect rental yields, resale strategy and insurance costs.
Overall this apartment offers immediate convenience and low maintenance living close to transport links. It represents a practical purchase for someone after a ready-to-let city-centre flat or an affordable first home, provided the neighbourhood considerations and running costs are acceptable.
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